About Kumon
There are a lot of after-school programs to choose from. Why Kumon?
Welcome to our Kumon Math and Reading Center of Rowland Heights! For more than 50 years, Kumon’s after-school academic enrichment program has helped children achieve success worldwide. We strive to instill in children the desire to achieve and the motivation to learn on their own. Whether your child is seeking enrichment, needs help catching up or is just beginning his or her academic career, Kumon is designed to help him or her develop a love of learning.
Students advance through the program at their own pace. Our emphasis on individualized learning helps your child become focused, motivated and self-reliant. We monitor each child’s progress to ensure comprehension before moving on to a new concept. With a strong academic foundation, critical thinking and problem solving abilities, your child has the potential to achieve whatever he or she desires.
The Kumon Math Program is a comprehensive curriculum that develops the necessary skills to help children progress from counting through calculus. For more information about the Kumon Math Program, click here.
The Kumon Reading Program begins with basic phonics and progresses all the way through advanced reading comprehension. For more information about the Kumon Reading Program, click here.
At Kumon of Rowland Heights, we have staff that genuinely love what they do. Who are they exactly?
Assistant Antonia Chow
Antonia is a college graduate from California University of Fullerton. She studied Communicative Disorders. She enjoys music, painting, sewing, and various creative projects. She enjoys motivating students and watching their progress and success through Kumon.
Assistant Lani Fok
Lani is a college graduate from California State University of Fullerton. She has a B.S. degree in Childhood and Adolescent Development Studies. She is studying to get her teaching credential, in hopes of becoming a great Elementary teacher in the near future. She adores working at Kumon because it gives her practice in all aspects of teaching, and allows her the opportunity to reach out to each student and encourage them to better their studies so they may lead a healthy, well-educated life.
Assistant Raymond Tang
Raymond is a college student at California University of Fullerton and his passions include programming various computer and cellphone applications. He chooses to work at Kumon because helping students grow and succeed gives him a sense of satisfaction.
Assistant Lillian Lo
Lillian is a senior student at John A. Rowland High School and her passions include learning more about psychology and the reasons behind certain human behavior. She chooses to work at Kumon because personally attending and completing Kumon, she knows that the program really works and wants other students excel in this program.
Assistant Roger Yap
Roger Yap is a student at Mount San Antonio College and his passions include studying architecture and sustainable design in the context of urban environments. He chooses to work at Kumon because he enjoys watching students grasp new skills and concepts to improve themselves and their schoolwork.
Assistant Ashley Abeleda
Ashley is a high school senior at John A. Rowland High School. She is passionate about working with children and wants to pursue a career in pediatrics. She enjoys playing the piano and guitar, and she loves to perform. She chooses to work at Kumon because she likes to see students succeed independently.
Assistant Jason Kim
Jason is a college student at Cal State Long Beach and his passions include playing basketball and badminton. He chooses to work at Kumon because he likes to see students being able to understand concepts that are difficult for them.
Assistant Mika Lim
Mika is a senior at John A. Rowland High School. She has a passion of community service and is an avid reader. As a upcoming graduate, she chooses to work at Kumon to build leadership skill and aid in the growth and development of young minds.
Assistant Joann Phan
Joann is a senior at John A. Rowland High School and her passions include studying biology and medical related topics, improving on photography, and volunteering. She chooses to work at Kumon because she enjoys helping students grow through their studies and seeing them succeed throughout their academic career through this program.
Assistant Crystal Xu
Crystal Xu is a senior at Walnut High School and she enjoys playing tennis, reading, and helping out at Hsi Lai Temple. As a former Kumon student, she chooses to work at Kumon to help students find their own passions and enjoys seeing kids learn and mature.
Assistant Jaceylin Tan
Jaceylin is a chemical engineering student at Cal Poly Pomona. She enjoys playing volleyball, doing modern calligraphy and lettering, and playing the piano. Having dedicated and skilled teachers who helped her complete Kumon’s math program, she enjoys helping other students succeed and grow throughout their time at Kumon.
Assistant Sherry Lu
Sherry is a college graduate from University of California, Irvine. She was a Biology major and plans to attend medical school. Having completed the Kumon Math program and previously worked at Kumon centers, she encourages students to gain skills she has learned through the program.
Assistant Brandon Diep
Brandon is a senior at John A. Rowland High School. Through his love for English and from the impact of his many influential teachers, Brandon plans on becoming an educator in the near future. He chose to work at Kumon because of its high reputation and great opportunity to not only teach students, but also learn from them too.
Assistant Josh Sinolinding
Josh is an upcoming graduate at Cal Poly Pomona who studies Biotechnology. He loves all things biology and hopes to share his love for learning with the students at Kumon.